CARS National Railway Day & CUTA Tradeshow
đź“… November 3-5, 2025
📍 Palais des congrès de Montréal
Join us for CARS National Railway Day & the CUTA Tradeshow, a premier event bringing together industry leaders, suppliers, and professionals from across the railway and urban transit sectors.
This collaborative event will showcase the latest innovations, foster meaningful connections, and drive the future of rail and transit in Canada.
What to Expect:
🚆 CARS National Railway Day – Engage in insightful discussions on industry trends, technology advancements, and policy updates impacting the railway supply sector.
🛤️ CARS Railway Pavilion – Explore a dedicated tradeshow space featuring top railway suppliers, showcasing cutting-edge products and services.
🚉 CUTA Tradeshow – Connect with transit professionals, discover urban mobility solutions, and network with key decision-makers.
🎤 Dynamic Speaker Sessions & Technical Tours – Gain expert insights and hands-on experiences from industry leaders.
DRAFT AGENDA
Monday, November 3, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | CUTA Sessions & Technical Tours
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | CARS Technical Tour
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | CARS Board Meeting
2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | German Delegation Session
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | CUTA Committee Meetings
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Joint Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Joint Tradeshow Floor Open
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | CARS Members Private Meeting Room
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | CARS Railway Stage
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Mid Day Break
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | CARS Railway Stage
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | CUTA Business Members Evening Reception
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | CARS Reception
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | CARS Awards Dinner
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | CUTA Sessions
Pricing Information
| Exhibitor Booths (10x10) | Price   |
| CARS Members   | $2'000 CAD |
| Non-Members | $3'000 CAD |
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| Registration - CARS National Railway Day | Early Bird (April 9-Aug 29) | Regular |
| CARS Members   | $399 CAD | $599 CAD |
| Non-Members   | $599 CAD |
$799Â CAD |
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| Awards Dinner Tickets | Price |
| Single Seat   | $189 |
| Table of 10Â Â Â | $1'890 |
Ticketing Notes:
CUTA Members – Reach out to CUTA for a discount code to purchase a ticket for the CARS portion of the event at the CARS Member price.
CARS Members – If you would like to attend the CUTA portion of the event, you may purchase tickets through CUTA directly.
Walk the Tradeshow is complimentary – Enjoy access to the joint tradeshow floor at no cost!
Sponsorship
Join us in celebrating Canada’s rail industry at National Railway Day 2025 by becoming a valued sponsor of this year’s event.
With a variety of sponsorship levels available — from Platinum to Bronze, as well as unique opportunities like the Port of Montreal Tour, Exhibitor Passport, and Awards DinnerÂ
—there’s a perfect fit for every organization looking to gain visibility and connect with key industry leaders.Â
Special Hotel Group Rate
InterContinental Montreal
360 Saint Antoine Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Y 3X4, Canada
$265.00
 https://book.passkey.com/go/cars2025
CARS Annual Awards
We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2025 CARS Annual Awards are now OPEN! This is your opportunity to recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership within the railway supply industry.
đź—“Â Deadline to apply: September 30, 2025
🛡 Safety Award
Honouring initiatives that improve people's safety, drive innovation, and contribute to a safer railway industry through technology, leadership, or outstanding achievements.
🌍 Diversity Award
Celebrating businesses and leaders who champion diversity and inclusion, and who actively develop and communicate impactful diversity strategies within their organizations.
đź’ˇ Innovation Award
Recognizing members who have developed advanced or innovative technologies that positively impact the rail industry and the communities it serves.
đź“ĄÂ Download the Application Form
One application covers all three base awards.
📧 Submit completed applications to: NRD@railwaysuppliers.ca
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In addition to the base awards, we invite you to nominate your esteemed colleagues for two special recognitions:
🌟 The Future of Rail Award
Honouring an outstanding young professional (under 40 as of November 1, 2025) who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the railway industry.
🏅 Lifetime Achievement Award
This prestigious award celebrates individuals whose careers have left a lasting impact on the railway industry through leadership, innovation, and dedication.
📧 To nominate someone, please send their name, bio, and contact information to: NRD@railwaysuppliers.ca
Let’s celebrate the people and companies shaping the future of rail!
Member
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NRD 2025 - Member Registration This is an all-access pass to the full day conference and networking. Full Registration ticket holders will have access. NOTE: Awards Dinner Not Included. Early-bird rate:Available before August 29, 2025Regular price: $599.00 + tax
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$399.00 + tax | ||
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NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner Gala Dinner Single Seat |
$189.00 + tax | ||
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NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner Table Awards Dinner Table of 10 |
$1,890.00 + tax | ||
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Exhibitor Booth Each 10x10 booth, located at the end of a row, comes with two NRD 2025 Registrations, two chairs, a black background and side dividers for a professional look, a waste paper basket for convenience, and one table for display purposes. |
$2,000.00 + tax | ||
| CUTA & CARS 3 Day Conference Ticket Accsess to all CUTA Sessions and CARS Sessions. |
$1,849.00 + tax | ||
| Proceed to Checkout | |||
Non-Member
| NRD 2025 - Non-Member Registration This is an all-access pass to the full day of conference and tradeshow accsess. NOTE: Awards Dinner Not Included. |
$599.00 + tax | ||
| NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner Table Awards Dinner Table of 10 |
$1,890.00 + tax | ||
| NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner Gala Dinner Single Seat |
$189.00 + tax | ||
| Non-Member Exhibitor Booth Each 10x10 booth, located at the end of a row, comes with two NRD 2025 Registrations, two chairs, a black background and side dividers for a professional look, a waste paper basket for convenience, and one table for display purposes. |
$3,000.00 + tax | ||
| Proceed to Checkout | |||
Sponsorship
| NRD25 Platinum Sponsor Platinum level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company the highest level of visibility. |
$15,000.00 + tax | ||
| NRD25 Gold Sponsor The Gold-level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company a high level of visibility. |
$10,000.00 + tax | ||
| NRD25 Silver Sponsor Silver level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company a mid-level of visibility. |
$5,000.00 + tax | ||
| NRD25 Bronze Sponsor This investment provides much-needed broad support to CARS to help cover the cost of audio/visual services, support services and other operating expenses during the Conference. |
$3,500.00 + tax | ||
| NRD25 Awards Dinner Sponsor The sponsor’s logo will be displayed at the CARS Award Dinner and includes two (2) dinner seats. |
$1,000.00 + tax | ||
| Port of Montreal Tour Sponsor As the Port of Montreal Tour Sponsor, you'll receive social media recognition, your logo featured in the program and on the CARS website, and on-site acknowledgment during bus loading. |
$4,000.00 + tax | ||
| Exhibitor Passport Sponsor As the Exhibitor Passport Sponsor, you'll receive logo placement on the printed passport, in the program, and on the CARS website, social media recognition, and verbal acknowledgment during the prize draw at the CARS Awards Dinner. |
$3,000.00 + tax | ||
| Proceed to Checkout | |||